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Mango’s Tropical Café is putting on a stage show again. The International Drive venue debuts production dubbed “Mango’s Live!,” featuring singers, dancers, musicians, feathery costumes. View the full article

From shorts about Olaf to documentaries about pieces of Disney history, there are a LOT of things to watch on Disney+. ©Disney And more things are on the way! Soon fans will get the chance to stream the new The Book of Boba Fett series or even watch Encanto, and in just a few weeks a NEW Marvel movie will hit the streaming service too. Not too long ago, Marvel released its latest movie — Eternals. The film follows a group of heroes from “beyond the stars.” Eternals Billboard These heroes have protected Earth for a long time, but when certain monstrous creatures (known as the Deviants), who were thought to be lost, mysteriously come back, they’ll have to reunite to save humanity once more. ©Disney We’ve shared some details about this movie before, including a look at its teaser trailer, information about where fans used to be able to get a sneak peek of the film in Disney World, a peek at the Eternals MagicBand, and even where guests can see the Eternals themselves at Disneyland Resort! Hey there! The movie is currently available to watch in theaters. But what if you won’t be able to make it to the theaters to watch it or you’re hoping to watch it again? Soon you’ll be able to stream it from your couch via Disney+! Today, Disney has announced that Marvel Studios’ newest film, Eternals, will start streaming on Disney+ starting January 12th, 2022! ©Disney Eternals will join 13 other Marvel movies now available to stream in IMAX Enhanced on Disney+. The film will be available to stream on Disney+ starting on January 12th, 2022 at no additional cost. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney and Marvel news, and we’ll let you know what we find! Spider-Man: No Way Home tickets are available to purchase and going fast! Click here for more details. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you already seen Eternals? Tell us in the comments! The post DATE ANNOUNCED for the Release of Marvel's 'Eternals' on Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a super cool new Disney Archives exhibit and we’re taking a look inside! All That Glitters The Bowers Museum, an art museum in Santa Ana California, is hosting a new Disney Exhibition — All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives. We were invited to the media preview of the exhibit and we’re taking you with us! All That Glitters opens at the Bowers Museum on December 12th and will let visitors see jewelry and accessories from Disney and 20th Century Studios films like Titanic, The Princess Diaries, and more! Bowers Museum The exhibit has three main sections — Jewelry Informs Characters, which explains what wearable accessories tell viewers about characters; Feature Vault, which offers a look at the most prized jewelry and accessories; and Reflections on Reality with displays that tie accessories back to the Disney films and parks. The Exhibit Let’s take a look at some of the exhibits! All That Glitters First up, take a look at this intricate Jewelry Box from The Little Mermaid Live! All That Glitters Fans of the live-action 101 Dalmations film will appreciate seeing trinkets worn by Glenn Closes’ Cruella De Vil! All That Glitters We stared at the Cinderella Slipper for some time. All That Glitters Look at those beautiful colors! All That Glitters Props from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe are especially enchanting. The White Witch’s crowns look super regal! All That Glitters There’s a whole case dedicated to Tia Dalma from the Pirates of the Caribbean films… All That Glitters …including her locket… All That Glitters …and the stunt version of it as well. All That Glitters Check out the Tracy Radio Watches! All That Glitters The case features some props that were used in the films and even a prototype. All That Glitters The exhibit isn’t just little things either. You can also see some full costumes such as Genie from Aladdin… All That Glitters …Queen Ingrith from Maleficent: Mistress of Evil… All That Glitters …Mulan from Mulan… All That Glitters …and more! All That Glitters It was especially cool seeing the Freddy Mercury costume from Bohemian Rhapsody. All That Glitters There are even a few non-film items like this World Series Ring from the Anaheim Angels. All That Glitters Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary featured a brooch set that was worn by the park princesses. All That Glitters When Pollyanna was released, they also sold promotional merchandise versions of her locket. All That Glitters How historic! All That Glitters And don’t worry superhero fans! There’s a TON of Marvel exhibits as well! All That Glitters You can spot Black Panther’s necklace… All That Glitters …and Doctor Strange’s Eye of Agamotto Necklace. All That Glitters A few cases are FULL of crowns. It wouldn’t be Disney without some royal representation. All That Glitters We especially liked seeing Loki’s headpiece. All That Glitters And the Muppets Spork Crown from Muppets Most Wanted! All That Glitters Perhaps some of the most iconic pieces in the room were necklaces like the Medallion Necklace from the Pirates of the Caribbean… All That Glitters …or Chewbacca’s Medal of Valor from Star Wars! All That Glitters Not to mention the Heart of the Ocean Necklace worn by Kate Winslet in Titanic! All That Glitters Perhaps our favorite part of the exhibit, though, was the Every Little Detail wall. This case features SO many little items worn by so many different people in films. We could’ve stood here and admired the pieces for a WHILE. All That Glitters Some of our favorites in this case include Wanda Maximoff’s rings from Marvel films… All That Glitters …the Queen of Hearts’ rings from Alice in Wonderland... All That Glitters …Jack Sparrow’s rings from Pirates of the Caribbean… All That Glitters …a Brooch from The Haunted Mansion… All That Glitters …and the Candy Ring from Deadpool. Nope, it’s not a REAL ring pop. It’s made with resin, but it sure does look realistic! All That Glitters After you’re done checking out the wonders of the exhibit, you can swing by the Bowers Museum gift shop. All That Glitters There are some special merchandise options for All That Glitters! All That Glitters Opening Details If you want to head to the exhibition, it opens to the public at 10AM on December 12th. Tickets are sold on an hourly basis and are $25 for adults, $22 for students 12+, $22 for seniors 62+, and $10 for children 3-11. You can purchase your slot at the Bowers Museum website. All That Glitters On opening day, there will also be a panel discussion and book signing with the Director of the Walt Disney Archives, Becky Cline, and more at 1:30PM in the Norma Kershaw Auditorium. All That Glitters The exhibit will run through June 19th, 2022 with a number of public programs taking place over the course of its run. A few highlights include: January 29: Anatomy of the White Witch with Isis Mussenden, award-winning costume designer for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) March 5: The Women Artists of Disney – A Fusion of Fine Art & Animation: Presentation & Book Signing with Mindy Johnson May 20: Outdoor film screenings of The Princess Diaries and June 17: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, and more! All That Glitters We really enjoyed checking out this unique exhibit! As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney updates. Click here to see more about this exhibit! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you visit this exhibit? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend their media preview of the All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels exhibit. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS: Loki's Helm and the Titanic Necklace? See The NEW Walt Disney Archives Exhibit first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for quite some time as the construction on the TRON coaster continues in Disney World. But recently we’ve gotten quite a few updates about this beloved attraction. The Main Street Railroad Station During Destination D23 we got to hear about some of the updates that have been done to one of the engines, and we recently also shared that a train would start testing in Magic Kingdom soon. Well, if you’re a big fan of the railroad (at Disney World or even at Disneyland), then do we have the perfect item for you! Today Disney released some new merchandise items themed to the Railroad! For those who never feel like the railroad gets enough love, NOW is your time to shine! First up, we have the Walt Disney World Railroad Crossbody Bag! ©Disney This gorgeous bag is designed to look like a pocket watch, hence its round shape! It also has a gold chain strap, a round gold metal handle, and the Walt Disney World Railroad logo on the front. ©Disney But the BEST part comes when you unzip the front pocket. When you open up that front pocket, you’ll find a Mickey Mouse clock face design with clock hands and everything! ©Disney And the inside of the bag also has a colorful and fun lining with a Walt Disney World railroad pattern. ©Disney Seriously, if you’re a fan of the Disney World Railroad, this could be a DREAM item to bring home and wear when the Railroad returns to service at some point in the future. Imagine snapping your photo near the train (particularly the newly refurbished one) with this bag in tow! You can grab the bag right now for $44.99! Click here to bring home the Disney World Railroad bag! More of a Disneyland person? Don’t worry, Disney has you covered! Today they also released a Disneyland Railroad Crossbody Bag. ©Disney Similar to the Walt Disney World Railroad bag, it is designed to look like a pocket watch and some of those same great features like the Mickey Mouse watch face design when you open the front zipper, and more. ©Disney The main differences here are that is has the Disneyland Railroad logo on the front… ©Disney …and features the Disneyland Railroad logo in the lining. ©Disney You can pick up this bag for $44.99 and then hop on the Disneyland Railroad for a beautiful ride around the park. Get the Disneyland Railroad bag here! If you’re a big Railroad fan or know someone who is a big Disney Railroad fan, you can snatch these up online right now. As we mentioned, the Disney World Railroad is still closed at the moment, but we’re on the lookout for more updates about that. Be sure to stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see how you can save on Disney mugs and more for a limited time! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of the Disney World Railroad? Tell us in the comments! The post Missing the Disney World Railroad? There's a New Item for You! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a Disney fan, you’ve probably heard of Bob Iger. Bob Iger ©New York Post After serving as the Walt Disney Company CEO for several years, Bob Iger’s role at Disney was Executive Chairman for the Board of Directors. Recently, Iger announced that will be stepping down from this role and his replacement was announced, as he will be retiring at the end of 2021. Now Iger is looking back at his roots way before Disney came into his life, and people in Los Angeles got a special treat on their TVs yesterday. Take a look! According to The New York Times, Bob Iger began his career as a weatherman in 1973 for a cable station in Ithaca, N.Y.. He wrote about this year-long experience in his 2019 book, The Ride of a Lifetime, and his last time performing weatherman duties was at age 23. He has referred to the experience as “transformative,” despite not finding success in the role. ©Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images So imagine the surprise of KABC Los Angeles viewers when Bob Iger appeared as a surprise weatherman! Early yesterday morning, Iger took the place of Leslie Lopez, the usual weather reporter, to remark on a chilly weekend coming up in Los Angeles. Leslie Sykes, the morning news anchor, and Leslie Lopez both congratulated Iger on his “return” to weather reporting. ©KABC/New York Times KABC is owned by Disney, but we don’t know if Iger has plans to return to his weather roots again. Still, it was a fun and unexpected thing for viewers to see! Keep reading DFB for more Disney news! Read more about Bob Iger’s replacement for the Walt Disney Company here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you catch Bob Iger delivering the weather? Tell us in the comments! The post You're Not Imagining Things, Disney's Bob Iger is Giving You the Weather first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you heard of Disney World’s Metaverse? If not, we’ve got you covered. EPCOT The future of Disney is all about the cutting edge of technology with the merge of technological and physical experiences, from rides and attractions to accessories and more in Disney Parks. So…what does all of this mean? Let’s go over it! According to Disney, the official definition of the Disney Theme Park Metaverse is, “A shared magical world, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.” ©Disney So how is Disney cultivating the Metaverse? There are three big ways, which they’re calling interactive storytelling, immersive storytelling, and personalized and social storytelling. There are overlaps between all three categories, but we’re going to go through the main examples of each and how Disney is shaping the future of their theme parks. Read more about why you should care about the Disney Metaverse here. Interactive Storytelling Interactive storytelling is one of the ways Disney has been transitioning attractions to be more than just passive (or “linear”) shows for guests. These attractions actively involve the guest IN the ride, whether through the story or though interactive elements, like Toy Story Mania in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On this ride, guests take up spring-action shooters to take aim at targets on a screen, and they even compete with other people in their ride vehicle for points. Toy Story Mania Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is another interactive ride in which guests enter the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon and actually control how the story turns out as they follow the narrative of attempting to steal Coaxium from the First Order. How you pilot or shoot can actually change the outcome of your ride. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run And in Disney California Adventure, WEB SLINGERS at Avengers Campus takes the interactive storytelling another step further with the opportunity for guests to actually purchase a device to enhance their ride experience. You’re not just putting on 3D glasses, you can actually buy an accessory just for the ride! WEB SLINGERS Interactive storytelling can also be immersive storytelling, which aims to transport guests to another place entirely. How exactly do the add-on Web Slingers make a difference on the ride? Immersive Storytelling With immersive storytelling, guests are actually part of the narrative and not just spectators. For example, guests can tap into their very own Star Wars Datapad through the Play Disney Parks app, which lets you scan droids, crates, transmissions, and more to engage directly with the space. It’s so much more than just walking around Disney World. Galaxy’s Edge is all about the details! Some rides also serve as part of the interactive storytelling. On Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, First Order Cast Members actually “interrogate” guests (all in good fun) as they wait in line. You’re not just waiting in line for a ride — you’re part of the experience. YOU are who Finn, Poe, and others are trying to save! Watch out for the First Order! And the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (AKA the Star Wars hotel) will take immersive storytelling to a new level with two-night itineraries aboard the Halcyon for a fully immersive Star Wars experience in which guests can actually impact and change the narrative. Guests can choose how much (or how little) to participate, and their actions can have consequences on the ship’s narrative. Captain’s Table at Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney When you’re able to be not only transported but also be an influencer on your environment, the interactions transition to a more personalized experience in which you are actually part of the story. Do you HAVE to participate in the story at the Star Wars hotel? Personalized and Social Storytelling Technology is a big part of Disney’s Metaverse, with the intention for guests to be able to access and engage with attractions. Disney recently launched the Disney Genie service as part of the My Disney Experience app, and it acts as a “personal assistant” in order to help customize the theme park experience for guests. It adapts and changes based on your preferences while it helps plan your day, recommend rides, wait times, restaurants, and more. Disney Genie is here! Coming in 2022, the MagicBand+ is another big step toward that personalized and social storytelling goal, with these new MagicBands capable of directly engaging with the environment. ©Disney The MagicBand+ adds features like haptics, lights, and gesture recognition to further enhance the theme park experience. There will also be interactive elements like a bounty hunter experience in Galaxy’s Edge, effects with the 50th anniversary statues, and fireworks shows that will sync with lights on the MagicBand. The MagicBand+ enhancements will allow guests to interact with Disney parks like never before. ©Disney And Amazon Alexa will be a complimentary service in Disney Resort hotels in 2022, and it will allow guests to communicate with “Hey Disney” for room amenities, park information, planning services, and more. The “Hey Disney” feature can act like a “magical companion” that can introduce guests to Disney characters, set alarms (useful for those early morning wake-ups during vacation), answer questions, and even guide guests to surprises. While staying at a Disney World hotel, “Hey Disney!” will be able to make your vacation easier by answering your questions and even fulfilling certain requests. ©Disney These advancements in technology offerings will allow guests to personalize their Disney experiences even more, contributing to an experience more tailored to the individual. And service and assistance without having to stop by the hotel front desk. Learn more about Disney Genie customized itineraries here! This is just some of the foundation for the Disney Theme Park Metaverse, and we can’t wait to see how Disney discovers new ways to enhance the theme park experience. Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news! 10 weird things that are BANNED in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of Disney’s Metaverse? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Is Creating Its Own Metaverse. Here's How. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is well underway and will continue for several more months. Cinderella Castle We’ve seen a whole bunch of merchandise released as part of the 50th, including $1,000 ears and a $300 bag! Now Disney has released another 50th Anniversary item that’s not quite as expensive but is VERY unique, and it celebrates the princess whose castle is at the center of it all. It seems Cinderella is done with having her castle take all the attention, and now she’s ready to step out into the 50th Anniversary spotlight. Today Disney released a NEW Cinderella Limited Edition Doll and it features this popular princess all dressed up for the 50th Anniversary. ©Disney The doll is a limited edition of just 10,000… ©Disney …and she comes with a certificate of authenticity! ©Disney There are SO many details to admire about this doll. ©Disney From her long eyelashes and pretty jewelry… ©Disney …to her “glass” slippers, Disney’s really dolled her up (get it?!). ©Disney One thing we especially love is that her skirt features some embroidery of Cinderella Castle and fireworks on it! ©Disney And she even comes with a golden scepter with the 50th logo on it (where can we buy one of those for us?!). ©Disney The doll comes with a display stand too, so you can show her off as part of your 50th Anniversary collection. If you want to bring this doll home, you can get it right now for $129.99. Click here to bring this doll home! Some of these limited edition dolls can sell out quickly. Couple that with the fact that this is a 50th Anniversary item, and you might want to act quickly to ensure that you can get this doll while it’s still available. We’ll keep an eye out for more 50th Anniversary news and let you know what we find. Click here to see how you can SAVE on Disney mugs and more online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you buy this doll? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Disney Item Has Arrived Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Whether you’re planning for the holidays, a birthday, or any other special occasion, you might be looking at getting some fun Disney items for that special someone in your life. So Much Merchandise to Pick From! But buying lots of Disney merchandise can get pricey! Thankfully there are a number of discounts and deals you can take advantage of right now to help you SAVE BIG! In fact, over at shopDisney, each day is bringing with it some new deals and we’ve got all the info you need to know about their current discounts. During shopDisney’s 12 days of Magical Deals, we’ve seen some great discounts offered each day — sometimes on specific items or for the entire site. Today is Day 6 of the magical deals offerings, and for today’s deal you can get some great savings on tons of cozy items! This special discount will only last through Saturday though, so you’ll want to act fast! ©Disney With this deal, you can get some special discounts on sleepwear. This could be your chance to get those matching Disney pajamas you’ve been hoping for! The Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday PJ PALS for kids is $12 (down from $19.99)… Holiday Pajama Set …and you can even get the matching pajama top for your pet for $15 (down from $24.99). ©Disney You can also save on select Disney plushes, like this Elsa Plush Doll! It’s on sale for $18, down from $22.99. ©Disney Or you can grab a few cozy throw blankets to stay warm during the winter, like this Nightmare Before Christmas Fleece Throw, which is $30 (down from $39.99). The Nightmare Before Christmas Throw You could even grab some Shang-Chi Costume Pajamas for kids ($12, down from $22.99)… ©Disney …cozy slippers, and more! ©Disney Oh, and the BEST part — you can also save on select Disney mugs! That’s right Disney mug collectors, now is your time to shine! You can get this Tinker Bell mug for $12 (down from $14.99)… ©Disney …or reminisce on the days of FastPass with this “I Need a FastPass to Friday” mug for $12 (down from $14.99). FastPass Mug A number of other mugs are also on sale, so you’ll want to check those out too! Click here to see what you can get at a discount today! Again, the discount will only last through tomorrow (Saturday), so you’ll want to act fast to take advantage of it. Even if you’re all done with your Christmas shopping, you could grab some presents for the future and store them so you’re prepared for future birthdays and more. Stay tuned for more news about Disney discounts and deals. Click here to see all of the 50th Anniversary merchandise you can get online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be taking advantage of this deal today? Tell us in the comments! The post SAVE on Disney Mugs and More for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Embarquement Immédiat* is a brand-new series using cameras on-board Disneyland Paris attractions. Taking you along for a ride, cast members will reveal secrets about their attraction, and more! Let’s head over to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril with Claire, merchandise hostess in Adventureland. To stay up-to-date with all things Disneyland Paris and their cast members, be […]View the full article

Earlier this year, Disney announced a new service that will be available through Amazon Alexa in your Disney World hotel room and at home — “Hey, Disney!” ©Disney We’ve taken a look at how the new service will enhance your hotel stay by answering questions and completing some requests. Though the service is optional, we asked our readers (That’s YOU!) if there are any privacy concerns with an Alexa device in your hotel room. Here’s what you said! We reached out to our readers on our Facebook page (Give us a like if you want to weigh-in in the future!) and asked, “Are you worried about privacy in your Disney World resort room with Amazon’s upcoming “Hey, Disney!” feature?” Yes. Some of you noted that yes, you do have concerns about privacy. One reader noted, “I don’t have them [Smarthome Devices] in my house. Don’t want them on vacation.” Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products One reader put it plainly, “An Amazon device listening into my hotel room when I am on vacation is a BIG FAT NO. Major invasion of privacy.” ©Disney For some of you, you just don’t feel comfortable with the prospect of a microphone in your hotel room. One reader said, “It will be unplugged right when I come in the door,” and another noted, “We stopped using our Alexa for that reason. It would randomly respond without prompting to a conversation in the room.” No, As Long As You Can Turn It Off A number of our readers said they weren’t concerned about privacy duue to the fact that the service is optional. Many of you noted that you can turn the microphone on the service off or unplug the device. Hey Disney! One reader said, “This is what unplugging is for,” and another agreed, “If you’re worried about privacy just unplug it.” Hey Disney! For these readers, privacy is enough concern to turn off the device, but not enough to be upset that it’s in the room. Yet another reader explained, “Best possible scenario is you can unplug it or ask to have it removed from your room during your stay.” No, There’s No Privacy Anyway The majority of comments came from those who don’t consider “Hey, Disney!” a breach of privacy because there are already a lot of ways that companies monitor consumers. One reader said, “What’s privacy these days? Nonexistent. I just hope I can tell it to turn on the lights, pay this hotel bill.” Hey Disney! Between smartphones and even Disney’s own technology (like MagicBands!), most of us make our data available. A reader notes, “Not at all. The phone I’m typing this on probably records just as much data if not MORE than smart home systems like Alexa and ‘Hey, Disney!'” Amazon Echo Show One reader pointed out that the data Disney already has is probably enough to tell them whatever they’d be talking about in their hotel room, “I don’t like smart home devices, but we’ll be there for such a short time that Disney (and Amazon probably) already know anything we might discuss in the room.” Hey Disney! A bunch of you also humorously pointed out that if anyone IS listening to you through “Hey, Disney!,” they’re not going to hear anything interesting. “All they will hear is me trying to wrangle 4 small children lol same thing my Alexa hears at home,” one reader said. No, You Don’t Think It’s Going To Breach Privacy We noticed a few readers who don’t have privacy concerns because they don’t think anyone is going to monitor the average guest’s conversations. Some pointed out that that would take an immense staffing effort and that there might not be much reason to do so. Hey Disney! A reader said, “I seriously doubt it’s for anything other than service.” No, You’re Excited About It And a final group of readers said they aren’t concerned AND they’re excited about the new service. One said, “In fact, I can’t wait for it. Of course last trip it took me two days before realizing “hey Alexa, turn off the lights” wasn’t gonna work there.” ©Disney A lot of you are used to your smart devices at home! “Just got back and can’t tell you how many times I wished I could ask my Alexa something while we were getting ready for the day,” a reader said, “Old habits die hard I guess.” ©Disney And “Hey, Disney!” is set to have some fun features too that a few people are really looking forward to, “I’d totally ask it to tell me a dad joke and hope Mickey and friends take turns telling me the worst jokes ever.” ©Disney We’ll be sure to bring you all the updates about “Hey, Disney!” In the meantime, keep following DFB for more Disney World news! Learn all about Hey, Disney and its privacy details here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have privacy concerns with the new service? 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The annual holiday overlay for “it’s a small world” is a time-honored tradition that, alongside Haunted Mansion Holiday, helps ring in the holidays at Disneyland! it’s a small world holiday! Every year, we eagerly await this overlay but not too long ago, the attraction flooded, closing the ride! However, we’ve got some good news recently. In a recent TikTok (you know, that app your kids are probably obsessed with), Disney shared a first-person look at the inside of “it’s a small world” Holiday at Disneyland, which recently reopened! The Disney parks team worked day and night to repair “it’s a small world.” After more than 20 Disneyland teams worked to drain, dehumidify, and repair the flooded sections of the ride, the attraction was able to reopen with its holiday overlay intact. ©Disney Speaking of the holidays, there are two MAJOR events going on at Disneyland Resort right now: the ticketed Merriest Nites after-hours event in Disneyland Park and the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure, which is open to everyone! We’ve done a ton of coverage on both of these events, so be sure to read up on the latest happenings before you visit Disneyland this holiday season. It’s the holiday season at Disneyland! If find out about more Disney holiday news, check out our latest news update video for the scoop on Disneyland, Disney World, and more! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news! Stay tuned here and on social media (we’ve got Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok!) for more. Genie Launches With a Rocky Start at Disneyland Resort Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about the reopening of Disneyland’s “it’s a small world?” Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: "it's a small world" Holiday Is Open After Recent Flooding in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

People are calling 911 in Disney World…and not for the reasons you might think. Magic Kingdom Sure, actual emergencies can and DO happen in Disney World. But there are a LOT of accidental 911 calls happening in the Most Magical Place on Earth. Why is this happening so much? Let’s take a look! Why are people calling 911 in Disney World? According to KVUE ABC, smartphones and smartwatches have a habit of being accidentally activated on rides — especially rollercoasters. The combination of speeds, rapid change in direction, and aggressive stops can send signals to smart devices. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster KVUE ABC shared that a county in Tennessee near Dollywood received nearly 16,000 accidental 911 calls between May and October 2021. Of those, 60% (nearly 10,000!!!) came from amusement park rides at Dollywood. Obviously, Dollywood isn’t Disney World, but the same situation can and has happened in any other theme park — including Disney World. Space Mountain So, why is this happening? Many smartphones have emergency functions such as the “Emergency SOS” service on iPhones and Apple Watches. These services activate a 911 call automatically when the side power button is rapidly pressed five times. Sometimes, the motion on rollercoasters can result in the necessary button presses. The fastest ride in Disney World! Similarly, some crash-detection apps like Life360 also trigger automatic calls to 911. These services monitor phones for sudden impacts like the ones that may occur during a car accident. Unfortunately, the changes in direction and brake systems on rollercoasters can trigger these apps as well. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Some of the more intense rollercoasters in Disney World such as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad could result in riders accidentally calling 911. According to 911 dispatchers speaking to KVUE ABC, “It does increase our workload, it does increase the call volume of the [dispatch] center.” Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Of course, an overwhelmed dispatch center makes it more difficult for actual emergency calls to get through. So, this is actually a surprising problem that’s causing significant headaches for 911 dispatch centers near theme parks! Click here to see some rides that Disney World fans could live without! How can you stop your phone from calling 911? Now, it’s better for dispatchers to not be overwhelmed by roller coaster butt-dials, so what can you do to keep your phone from accidentally calling 911 when you’re getting your thrill on in Disney World? Expedition Everest Luckily, you don’t need to disable your emergency functions every time you hop in line for a coaster. Instead, you can just pop your phone in airplane mode right before you board! That way, your smartphone won’t be able to use the emergency services while you’re in motion. You can also check your phone’s emergency SOS settings in your phone’s settings. Some, like iPhones, have various settings you can alter or disable for emergency calls, should you want to do that. What an interesting and surprising trend! As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney World news, tips, and more. Want to learn more about handling emergencies in Disney World? Watch our video! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Were you surprised about this trend? Tell us in the comments! The post Why People Keep Calling 911 in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The Genie has ARRIVED. Disney Genie is here! Disney Genie (including the free Genie planning service and paid Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection services) are now available at both Disney World and Disneyland. We’ve tested out the system a LOT in Disney World and gotten our first taste of it on the West Coast too. But just how are the systems different from one another? There are actually a few important ways in which these systems differ. Here’s what you need to know. Cost of Disney Genie+ The first big thing is the cost. In Disney World, Genie+ (the paid FastPass+ replacement system) costs $15 per ticket per day. At Disneyland, the cost is $5 more. Guests have to pay $20 per ticket per day to use Genie+. ©Disney That’s an added cost you’ll want to factor into your budget if you’re planning on using the system there. Click here to see more about our experience with Genie+ on its opening day in Disneyland. Cost of Rise of the Resistance’s Pay-Per-Ride Selection Another big difference between the parks is the cost of the Individual Attraction Selections (pay-per-ride selections), or really the cost of one ride’s Individual Attraction Selection in particular. At both resorts, the prices of the pay-per-ride selections (which are separate from the cost of Genie+) can vary by date and attraction. Both resorts’ pay-per-ride selections can range in price starting as low as $7. There is one ride on both coasts that is available through pay-per-ride — Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Rise of the Resistance In Disney World, the cost for the pay-per-ride selection for Rise of the Resistance has been $15. We haven’t seen the cost rise above that. But, the cost for the Pay-Per-Ride selection for Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland is $5 MORE. It’ll actually cost you $20 to buy the Individual Attraction Selection option for Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland. Of course, the prices of these pay-per-rides selections are subject to change, but those are the cost comparisons we’re seeing at the moment. Click here to see more about the Rise of the Resistance pay-per-ride cost. No Tax When Genie+ debuted in Disney World, we noticed that Genie+ and the Pay-Per-Ride selections actually cost guests MORE than expected. That’s because tax was added to the total price during checkout, bringing the cost up just a bit. ©Disney At Disneyland, however, no additional tax amounts are currently being added to the cost of Genie+ or the cost of Individual Attraction Selections. That means your Disneyland Genie+ cost will actually be $20, not $20 plus tax. Click here to read more about the Genie+ system! When You Can Purchase Genie+ One of the biggest differences for Genie+ in Disney World vs. Disneyland has to do with timing. In both Disney World and Disneyland, you can buy Genie+ prior to your trip by adding it onto your ticket or vacation package. The big difference comes for those planning to purchase Genie+ on the day of their visit. At both Disneyland and Disney World, guests CAN buy Genie+ on the day of their visit, but when they can purchase it varies between the 2 resorts. Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane In Disney World, you can buy Genie+ as early as midnight (essentially as soon as the day of your visit begins). But you won’t be able to make your first Genie+ Lightning Lane selection until 7AM. Also, you won’t be able to buy and reserve your first Individual Attraction Selection (pay-per-ride selection) until: 7AM if you’re staying at a Disney World resort hotel (or other select hotels); or when the park opens (for all other guests). In Disneyland, (if you’re buying Genie+ on the day of your visit, rather than in advance) you cannot purchase Genie+ until you have ENTERED a Disneyland Resort theme park. The same goes for Individual Attraction Selections. That means you actually need to step INSIDE one of the parks before you’ll be able to buy Genie+ on the day of your visit and/or buy an Individual Attraction Selection option. Avengers Campus Crowds If you’re worried about getting early return times, really making the most of your Genie+ selections, and/or getting certain pay-per-ride selections before they sell out (as we’ve seen them do in Disney World), then you might want to enter the parks early so you can make your Genie+ purchase as soon as possible! Click here to see all of the prices for the pay-per-ride attractions in Disneyland. Number of Lightning Lanes Available The number of Lightning Lanes in Disneyland vs. Disney World is also very different. In Disney World, over 40 attractions are available through Genie+ and there are 2 rides at each park available through pay-per-ride. In Disneyland, the numbers are significantly smaller. Only about 19 rides are available through Genie+. Here’s the full list for Disneyland Park… ©Disneyland …and Disney California Adventure Park. ©Disneyland For the pay-per-ride selections (which are also shown in the screenshots above), 2 rides are available in Disney California Adventure (Radiator Springs Racers and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure) and only 1 ride is available in Disneyland Park (Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance). That’s a lot less in terms of selection versus Disney World, but Disney World also has more parks for guests to visit and more attractions spread out over larger spaces. Click here to see the rides to book FIRST with Genie+ and pay-per-ride in Disney World. When You Can MAKE a Genie+ Lightning Lane or Pay-Per-Ride Selection One thing to think about is when you can PURCHASE Genie+ (either in advance or on the day of your visit), but it’s a separate issue determining when you can MAKE your first Genie+ selection. In Disney World, you can MAKE your first Genie+ selection at 7AM. In terms of pay-per-ride, you can both purchase and make your selections at 7AM on the day of your visit if you’re staying at a Disney World hotel or select other hotels. All other guests can make their first pay-per-ride selections when the park opens. Lightning Lane in Disney World In Disneyland, things are a bit different. You cannot make your first Genie+ Lightning Lane selection until you ENTER a theme park. The same applies for pay-per-ride. You can’t buy and make those selections until you ENTER a theme park. Again, this might be a reason why you’d want to enter the Disneyland theme parks extra early during your next visit! Extras In Disney World, your purchase of Genie+ comes with some little “extras” including access to special PhotoPass lenses. Your purchase of Genie+ in Disneyland does NOT come with access to these PhotoPass lenses. But those who buy Genie+ in Disneyland DO get unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital downloads from their day in the park. Cars That’s a pretty good perk and one that Disneyland fans will recognize from the MaxPass days. And that’s a look at the major differences when it comes to Genie+ in Disney World vs. Disneyland. We’ll be on the lookout for more Genie updates and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more details. Click here to see if feelings have changed towards Disney Genie in Disney World. All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection READ THIS Before Using the New Genie Planning Tool in Disney World Check Out the FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World See What Rides You Can Pay EXTRA For in Disney World & How Much They’ll Cost Learn What Rides Are Included With Genie+ in Disneyland (Plus the Ones You’ll Pay EXTRA to Ride) You CAN’T Re-Ride Disney World Attractions With Genie+ You CAN’T Cancel Pay-Per-Ride Selections in Disney World Get the Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Disney Genie See Why You’ll Want to Stay in a Disney World Hotel When it Comes to Disney’s Pay-Per-Ride System Here’s What Annual Passholders and Magic Key Holders Need to Know About Genie+ See 5 Ways Genie+ Might Surprise You Learn About How Disney Genie Can Be Your Personal Assistant in Disney World Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you a fan of Genie+? 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Disney waffles are pretty legendary, right? One of our favorite views (the waffle, that is) You’ve got the standard Mickey waffles, the GIANT Mickey waffles, the waffle sandwiches from Sleepy Hollow, the Simba waffles at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and more. While Mickey waffles are probably the most popular variety, there is a place in Disney Springs that makes some pretty good waffles, too — and they just got a new flavor! This is the Red Velvet Waffle from Vivoli il Gelato! Have you ever eaten a red waffle? It’s a red velvet waffle topped with whipped cream and white chocolate pieces for $11. YUM This waffle was really yummy! It had that classic red velvet flavor and just enough sweetness to it without even using any maple syrup. That color though But, we did think it had a little too many white chocolate pieces that sometimes got in the way of the waffle. You’ve got to be careful where you cut! We could use a little less white chocolate If you enjoy a sweet morning treat, or are just looking for a fun dessert, you’ll love this waffle! And, it’s really big, so you could definitely split it with someone. The red is also festive for the holidays — you know it will look good on your Instagram story! Easy to share! But, if you don’t want to start your day off with a lot of sugar, maybe grab something a bit more savory to start your day. Also, if you aren’t a red velvet or white chocolate fan, this is obviously not the treat for ya! Red Velvet Waffle Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World food reviews, news, and updates. Click here to see ALL of the holiday food we’ve tried so far in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite kind of waffle? Or are you more of a pancake person? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: You Can Now Eat Red Velvet Cake in WAFFLE FORM in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems like Halloween was just yesterday, and yet we’re already preparing for New Year’s Eve celebrations to take place in Disney World! Fireworks in Magic Kingdom We’ve shared details about some New Year’s Eve events you can attend in Disney World to ring in 2022 (including one event that costs $700!!!), but now we’ve got an update on New Year’s Eve fireworks in the parks! Where will you be able to see New Year’s Eve fireworks in Disney World? We had previously seen that several of the parks would be staying open until midnight or later, but now official fireworks details have been announced! A huge thanks to our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for alerting us to this. Magic Kingdom We actually have to go back to December 30th for the start of Magic Kingdom’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. Just as it has done in previous years, on December 30th, 2021, Magic Kingdom will be sending off its New Year’s Eve fireworks in a sort-of pre-New Year’s Eve celebration. On the 30th, guests will be able to enjoy Disney Enchantment at 6:30PM and then the Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at 11:50PM. ©Disney On December 31st, once again Disney Enchantment will be shown at 6:30PM, and Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks will be shown at 11:50PM. ©Disney If you’re hoping to see multiple fireworks shows in one night, Magic Kingdom is a good spot to be. Or, you could head to EPCOT… . EPCOT At EPCOT, guests will get to enjoy some New Year’s Eve fireworks on December 31st. On the 31st, Harmonious will be presented at 6:30PM, and then the New Year’s countdown fireworks will be shown starting at 11:54PM. ©Disney The parks can be very busy for New Year’s Eve, so if you’re hoping to get a good fireworks viewing spot you’ll want to keep those crowds in mind and potentially start sitting down to get that spot pretty early. Hollywood Studios New Year’s Eve fireworks information has not yet been shared for Hollywood Studios, but the Disney World calendar does note that the park will be open from 9AM-12AM on December 31st. Animal Kingdom As you might have expected, New Year’s Eve fireworks will not take place in Animal Kingdom. On December 31st, 2021 the park will be open from 9AM-7PM. Soon It’ll Be 2022! And that’s a look at the fireworks that will be available in Disney World this year for New Year’s eve (as of the moment). Keep in mind that all of these things are subject to change in the future. We’ll keep an eye out for more details! What will New Year’s Eve look like in Disney World this year? Click here to see more details! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2021 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2021 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to order your 2021 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! Want Even MORE? The DFB Everything Bundle comes with ALL of our guides, including the Holiday Guide, for one low price! It includes: Pre-order of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2022 The 2021 Food & Wine Guide The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Holidays 2021 Pre-order for the 2022 Flower and Garden Festival Guide All three DFB Snack Guides Click HERE to order your DFB Everything Bundle! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Check Out the FULL List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World This Year See the List of Holiday Treats Coming to Disney World’s Hotels Get All of the Latest Information about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays See the Booths, Menus, and Food Photos for the Festival of the Holidays Check Out Our Photos & Reviews of the Holiday Treats in Disney World Watch Our Video About What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Where would you like to spend New Year’s Eve in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: New Year's Eve Fireworks Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Foggy morning in Animal Kingdom! It’s been a week filled with foggy mornings in Disney World, but we’ve still been in the parks searching for everything new! And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise, construction, and more updates to share with you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump right on in! Animal Kingdom Construction Update Restaurantosaurus If you ever find yourself craving some chicken nuggets, burgers, or other classic theme park food, then Restaurantosaurus is a great place to head to in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But, there’s been quite a bit of construction going on here over the past few weeks. Recently, both the front and back patio reopened, but there are still some construction walls to pass by on your way in. There’s still some construction going on here! From what we’ve seen, Disney has just been giving the areas some TLC so we’re not expecting any major changes here. But, in the meantime, there’s still plenty of room to get around the construction walls and into the restaurant. Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Island Mercantile What’s a trip to Disney World without some shopping, right? Well, right now you can get in the festive mood and become a spectacle of your own with the Light Up Holiday Necklace! Light Up Holiday Necklace This accessory has been popping up at a lot of different Disney World stores recently and we found it at both Island Mercantile and outside Discovery Trading Company for $17. Discovery Trading Company If you’re a pin collector, then you’re in luck! At Discover Trading Company we spotted TWO new pins that are bigger than most of the ones you’ll find in the parks. First up is the Mad Tea Party Loungefly Pin, which features Alice inside of a sparkly purple teacup. Can we PLEASE get one of these teacups in Magic Kingdom?! What makes this pin extra special (and worthy of its $34.99 price tag) is that it slides from side to side, mimicking the classic Disney ride. Mad Tea Party Loungefly Pin And, Funko POP! has done it again and released a giant Abominable Snowman Pin. The Yeti is just as fear-inducing as he is on Expedition Everest but, unlike the ride, you can take this one home with you for $24.99. POP! Yeti Pin We also spotted both of these pins in Magic Kingdom this week, so be sure to check other stores if you’re not headed into Animal Kingdom but want to pick them up. Other Animal Kingdom Updates ‘Encanto’ Mural Have you seen Disney’s Encanto yet? Well, while you wait for it to become free on Disney+, you can stop for a photo op with the new Encanto mural located just outside of Creature Comforts (aka, Animal Kingdom’s Starbucks location). Encanto Mural It features some stunning artwork and you can learn more about the artist, Catalina Estrada, on the surrounding banners. Details about the Encanto Mural And, that’s it for all the NEW things you’ll find in Animal Kingdom on your next trip! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Check Out What’s New in EPCOT HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What new thing are you most excited to see in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Animal Kingdom: A TERRIFYING Pin, Stunning Photo Op, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s still one big thing missing from Disney World. Trams are still not running Did you think of parking trams?! If so, you were right! While we’ve seen the return of things like character dining, buffets, and even meet and greets, parking trams have remained unavailable, leaving us to endure loooong treks through Disney World parking lots. Recently, Disney announced that parking trams ARE coming back soon, and we saw a development today! Ever since Disney World reopened in July 2020, parking lot trams have not been operating. Although some Disney World parking lots aren’t THAT huge, sometimes you really don’t want to get in your 10,000 steps before you even set foot inside a Disney Park. Parking trams have not been operating for awhile Today we spotted a moving tram making its way downtown (we don’t really know where it was going, we just have that song stuck in our heads). But it WAS moving! It’s another sign that parking trams are coming back to Magic Kingdom at the end of the month, and to other Disney Parks throughout 2022. We love to see it! We don’t know about you but we’re excited for the return of parking trams, and we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more tram news and updates! Parking lot trams are returning soon to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for parking trams to return to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Parking Trams Are On the Move in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2022 is set to be a fun year for runners as several runDisney events will be coming back to Walt Disney World, including the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, the Princess Half Marathon Weekend, and the exciting, NEW Springtime Surprise Weekend! ©Disney We’ve already shared a look at the different races that will be available as part of the Springtime Surprise Weekend and select fans were able to register early, but now we’ve got another runDisney update! General registration for runDisney’s 2022 Springtime Surprise Weekend is now available! Registration opened early for Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members recently, but today it opened at 2PM EST for ALL fans to access. Registration for the virtual races will be available on December 14th. ©Disney The race weekend will take place from March 31st through April 3rd, 2022. During the weekend, guests will get the chance to participate in various races. There’s the Expedition Everest 5K (currently sold out)… ©Disney …the Race for the Taste 10K ($135)… ©Disney …the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-miler ($190)… ©Disney …and the runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge (currently sold out). ©Disney Fans can also participate in some Springtime Surprise Sunrise Yoga on March 31st for $95. ©Disney As of about 3:05PM ET, the Expedition Everest 5K and the runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge have sold out already. The remaining events are still available as of this time, but runDisney races and related events can fill up really fast! If you’re hoping to run in one of these races or participate in one of the events, you’ll want to act quickly! ©Disney Also, keep in mind that the cost of these events will increase starting March 1st. For example, the Race for the Taste 10K is $135 right now, but will cost $145 if a guest registers after February 28th, 2022. ©Disney Again, registration for virtual races will begin on December 14th. There will be 4 different virtual race options (including the Springtime Surprise Challenge). ©Disney We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more runDisney news and let you know what we find. Click here to get a FIRST LOOK at the medals for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to preorder your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be registering for any of these races? Tell us in the comments! The post General Registration is Now OPEN for runDisney's 2022 Springtime Surprise Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Many magical sports moments have happened at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort, but tonight is one of the most special ones. That is because this evening, Disney Sports will present the annual Disney Spirit Award on ESPN’s national telecast of "The Home Depot College Football Awards." This year the award goes to the University of Pittsburgh’s Tre Tipton as the most inspirational figure in college football.View the full article

The Star Wars hotel — Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — is opening on March 1st, 2022. Captain’s Table at Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney With the grand opening approaching, we’ve found out more and more about what you can expect on the ship! We’ve seen some of the merchandise that will be available, a look at one of the characters on board, and saw what the rooms will look like. And now, Disney has released a special welcome message straight from the Starcruiser! We’ve got a welcome message straight from a Chandrila Star Line representative! This is the company that operates luxury space cruises in the Star Wars universe. ©Disney Are you ready to hear the incoming transmission?! ©Disney Check out what representative Endario Zinn has to say: How exciting! As you could see in the video, the ship you will be on is called the Halcyon, which we have known about — but Zinn showed us another look with her special device. She said the ship was built during the romantic age of exploration and has been hosting trips for centuries! ©Disney She also gave us another look at who will be flying our ship, Captain Keevan. We’ve already found out a little about Captain Keevan, and “there may be more to her than meets the eye,” according to Disney Imagineering executive Scott Trowbridge. ©Disney And, we got a peek at the holographic version of a cocktail we might find at the Sublight Lounge! ©Disney The end of the message was interesting, though. Zinn said, “Chandrila Star Line reserves a right to alter any excursion or itinerary without notice in the unlikely event of piracy, invasion, sabotage, or planetary uprising. Chandrila Star Line is not responsible for galactic unrest.” Sounds like there might be some foreshadowing going on there! We can’t wait to see more from Galactic Starcruiser and will be sure to keep you updated with the latest news and info, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see what the FOOD will look like at the Star Wars hotel! Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information See the Sample Pricing Revealed for the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Sample Itinerary for the Star Wars Hotel Experience See Everything We Know About Dining at the Star Wars Hotel Learn About the Room Types at the Star Wars Hotel Watch a Video With Groundbreaking Details About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out a Complete Packing List for the Star Wars Hotel See 7 Important Details You May Have Missed About the Star Wars Hotel Check Out Some Important Announcements About the Star Wars Hotel See Why Galactic Starcruiser Isn’t Really a Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be booking a trip on the Halcyon? Let us know in the comments! The post INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Hear the Welcome Message from the Star Wars Hotel at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For years, Disney Ambassadors have worn a special pin during their time representing their respective Disney Parks and Resorts around the world. Now, for the first time ever, Ambassadors will be recognized for their service to the company for the rest of their Disney career with a new Disney Ambassador Alumni name tag. The newly […]View the full article

Disneyland’s theme parks reopened earlier this year, and over time more things have started to come back to the parks and resort overall. Hello, Disneyland! Candlelight Processional returned this year, and various hotels and restaurants reopened. We’ve also heard a bit about some of the returning entertainment that will be available next year. But, now we’ve got more Disneyland news! Earlier today, Disney shared details about 6 different entertainment options that will be returning to Disneyland in 2022. Let’s go through them here: Celebrate Gospel! First up, an expanded version of “Celebrate Gospel!” will be coming to Disneyland park in February of 2022. This musical celebration will feature live choir performances, each of which will share their own distinctive gospel music style and inspiration. ©Disney “Celebrate Gospel!” will be moving to Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland park, and will be available on select days in February of 2022. Tale of the Lion King Next up, we have the return of “Tale of the Lion King.” This show will return in the spring of 2022 and will be available at the Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland park. Tale of the Lion King in DCA “Tale of the Lion King” is “an imaginative adaptation of Disney’s ‘The Lion King.'” It originally debuted in 2019 at Disney California Adventure park. During the show, the story of The Lion King is portrayed by the Storytellers of the Pride Lands, “a troupe of traveling performers.” Tale of the Lion King Guests will get to enjoy the story-theater style along with live music and dance. Click here to see photos and details from the Tale of the Lion King’s performances in 2019! Main Street Electrical Parade Disney had teased the potential return of the Main Street Electrical parade in a TikTok shared earlier this year, but now it’s official! The Main Street Electrical Parade will be making its return to Disneyland Park in 2022, just in time to celebrate the parade’s 50th anniversary. Main Street Electrical Parade Disneyland Version During the parade, fans will get to see lots of their favorite floats and characters including Elliot the Dragon and floats themed to Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, and Peter Pan. Fantasmic! During the recent Destination D23 event, Disney shared that Fantasmic! will be returning to Disneyland park in 2022, but they once again emphasized today that this show will be returning soon. Fantasmic! at Disneyland World of Color During Destination D23, Disney also shared that World of Color will be returning to Disney California Adventure park in 2022, and Disney once again shared that news today. World of Color at Disney California Adventure Disneyland Forever Finally, Disney has also announced that the “Disneyland Forever” nighttime spectacular will be returning in 2022 to Disneyland park! Disneyland Forever fireworks © Disney During this show, guests get to see projections on Main Street, U.S.A. and other spots around the park. Plus, you’ll get to see fireworks, special effects, and more, all while singing and dancing along to classic Disney songs and 2 original songs — “Live the Magic” and “Kiss Goodnight,” which were written by Disney Legend Richard Sherman. In 2019, Disneyland Forever ended its run in September. But it seems like it’ll be making a comeback soon! ©Disney Disney has shared that the various nighttime spectaculars are set to come back in the spring of 2022 to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. More details about the return of these shows are set to be released in the future. We’ll be on the lookout for that and we’ll be sure to share the latest updates with you! A piece of Walt Disney’s childhood will be part of the Toontown Transformation in Disneyland — see more details here! Disneyland Reviews and Information Click HERE to Check Out Lots of DFB Posts About Disneyland See the Latest Updates About Disneyland’s Mask Policy Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park Check Out Details from the Historic Reopening of Disneyland Resort See What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Learn About the Disneyland Mobile App Get All the Details About Mobile Order in Disneyland See More About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure What’s Going to Be Different About Your Next Disneyland Trip? Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Which of these returning shows are you most excited to see? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: 6 Entertainment Offerings Are Returning to Disneyland Next Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that the cruise industry was impacted by the global pandemic. Disney Cruise Line Among other cruise lines, Disney Cruise Line has recently resumed sailings with health and safety guidelines, and the cruise industry is moving forward. Port Canaveral in Florida is seeing business growing for the first time since the pandemic began, and here’s what that could mean for the cruise industry. After the cruise industry experienced major impacts due to the global pandemic in 2020, it seems that things might be turning around. Port Canaveral CEO John Murray has just received a 36% raise to earn $510,000 per year after activity in Port Canaveral continues to be on the rise. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Murray noted, “We’re trending in the correct direction.” During the month of October, Port Canaveral received $5.4 million in cruise revenue, which was $712,000 above budget. ©Orlando Sentinel/Canaveral Port Authority So far, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Disney Cruise Line have returned to Port Canaveral. After seeing 94,000 passengers in August, followed by 139,000 in September, numbers increased further to 206,000 passengers in October and 251,000 in November. While the 2021 fiscal year saw the lowest revenue for Port Canaveral in 20 years, 2022 is on track to beat the record for 2019, which saw $106 million in total revenue. Disney Cruise Line Terminal CEO John Murray remarked that they already have strong booking numbers for the holidays, and they’re “expecting a very active cruise season this year,” according to the Orlando Sentinel. In fact, on December 26th, Port Canaveral will have one of the busiest days since the pandemic began, with six cruise ships at port that day. Screenshot of video ©Port Canaveral on Facebook If you’re setting sail with a cruise line soon, remember to check their current health and safety requirements before your trip. And keep checking back with DFB as we learn more about changes in the cruise industry and about the future of Disney Cruise Line. MORE details on the shows coming to the Disney Wish cruise ship! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Check Out Lots of Details About Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship -- the Disney Wish (Including More About the Star Wars Bar and First Attraction at Sea Coming to the Wish) See the Latest on Disney Cruise Line’s Mask Policy Learn About Disney Cruise Line’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Policies Check Out 10 Things That’ll Be Different About Your Next Disney Cruise See More About the Virtual Queues and Other Changes Made on Disney Cruises Check Out How Much It’ll Cost to Sail on Disney’s Newest Cruise Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going on a cruise soon? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Cruise Business on the Rise at Popular Florida Port first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article